10 best OSB manufacturers

TOP 10 best OSB manufacturers

10 norbord

For a long time, the Canadian company Norbord was known only in North America. She produced OSB boards and other building materials from local wood and did not seek to leave the familiar market. However, in the context of globalization, the company had to go out, establishing a franchise, as it turned out, not in vain. Today Norbord is 11 factories. Two are located in Europe and produce local standard boards.

While the American divisions continue to manufacture plates of their own standards. But regardless of the location of the factory, the company's products are of high quality and optimal performance. Not the best representative of the market, but definitely worthy of attention. In addition, the prices of this manufacturer are not shocking, as is often the case with companies located on the other side of the Atlantic Ocean. In general, an excellent combination of price and quality, but not enough stars from the sky.

9 EGGER

OSB slabs became widespread in the mid-zero years. In large-scale construction, especially in Europe, they were used a little earlier, and the very first plates saw the light back in the 60s of the last century. One of the first manufacturers was the Austrian brand EGGER.Having started its legendary activity as a small family factory, in just a couple of decades it turned into, if not the most, but one of the largest concerns in Europe. Now the association includes about 20 factories located in a number of European countries. And they all follow a strict rule - only the best quality, no compromises.

For the production of EGGER boards, only the best raw materials are used, which undergo strict selection. Quality control operates at all stages, which reduces the appearance of defects on the market to almost zero. And this is true for all production sites of the company, regardless of their location. This approach could not but leave an imprint on pricing, which is often written in reviews. Yes, the products can be called the best and other flattering epithets can be used, but not every buyer is ready to overpay for these qualities.

8 Arbec

OSB boards of American or Canadian origin are distinguished by a number of parameters: a small discrepancy in thickness due to the difference in the metric systems used, the presence of one rough, painted side and a higher level of friability. Almost all companies correspond to these well-established postulates, except for one - the Canadian company Arbec, which simultaneously produces American plates and European ones. At the same time, all products strictly comply with the EN300 regulation, which allows us to judge the quality of the goods.

It is almost impossible to find a negative in reviews on specialized resources about Arbec stoves, except for frequent mentions of the price component. But here it should be understood that the company does not have factories in Europe or Russia, that is, all products are manufactured in Canada, which imposes significant transport costs.In the rest - the best plates in all respects. Increased moisture resistance, ideal thermal insulation and better sound absorption, especially if we are talking about the American version, which is characterized by friability. As a consequence, the presence of air chambers.

7 Kronoply

The most famous brand on the OSB board market is KRONOGROUP, which, in turn, is not an independent manufacturer, but only the holder of a brand that unites a whole list of companies. One of the main parts of the concern is the German company Kronoply, which has been producing oriented strand boards since 1991.

There is no need to talk about the strictest compliance with the standards. Firstly, this is a group of companies that itself has developed a strict standard. Secondly, the manufacturer is German, which already speaks of a scrupulous, pedantic approach to work. Indeed, the brand's products are of the best quality in all respects. These are lightweight, at the same time durable plates with an increased level of sound insulation. Completely clean and safe. They can be used when decorating children's rooms. This manufacturer did not take the first place in the rating only because of the relatively high prices for its products. Yes, it is the best, but in most cases the buyer will choose a cheaper, at the same time inexpensive analogue, which is what they write about in reviews on specialized resources.

6 Isoplat

Describing the products of the Russian manufacturer Isoplat, you must first turn to the numbers: the level of sound absorption is 22-54 decibels. The density of the plate is 230 kilograms per square meter. The allowable distance between the crate is 50 centimeters. Thermal conductivity - 0.05 watts. The weight of a standard slab covering 1.1 square meters of area is 12 kilograms.

The bottom line is that these characteristics cannot be called the best. Some parameters, such as density, are somewhat inferior to their counterparts, hinting at the American origin of the product. Isoplat plates are loose, and this should be taken into account. In addition, they are quite heavy, which causes some difficulties when erecting horizontal objects. But the level of thermal and sound insulation is at the highest level. Drawing a conclusion, we can say that we have a confident middle peasant, both in terms of technical characteristics and quality.

5 Glunz

If the epithet “best” is applied to any product, it will almost certainly be released in Germany. OSB boards are no exception. Glunz is the largest European manufacturer, part of the Sonae Industria group of companies. Its main feature is the constant improvement of technology. On the basis of the enterprise, there is its own scientific laboratory and a whole staff of specialists working to improve the quality of products.

Today, plates from this company are the best on the market and the most modern. They have a high class of safety, both environmental and fire. In addition, they are distinguished by increased strength, which reduces the cost of construction due to the construction of a rare crate.But the price is quite high, which is not surprising, since German goods are often more expensive than their counterparts. However, if you are interested in durability, as well as the safety of the structure being built, then Glunz is the best choice.

4 ultralam

For a long time, OSB boards were considered a dangerous building material, since synthetic resins and other chemicals are used in their production. The international standard has established that the amount of formaldehyde harmful to health should not exceed one unit. Such plates are completely safe, but the Russian company Ultralam went even further, improving the production technology so that the level of hazardous substances in their products does not exceed 0.5 units. It is the cleanest building material that can be used in any living space.

In addition, it has a high level of fire protection due to its dense structure and the almost complete absence of pores in the structure. Also, the parameter affects such a property as retention of fasteners in the body. Self-tapping screws in the Ultralam slabs are twisted heavily, but they sit tightly and do not move out of place even with time. In fact, this is the best manufacturer on the Russian market, but due to a number of production features, the plates are more expensive than their counterparts, which did not allow us to give the brand the first place in the rating.

3 Kalevala

In Russia, a country covered with forests, it would be strange not to establish our own production of OSB boards.And one of the first in this field was the Kalevala company, which manufactures its products from Karelian wood, which is distinguished by its strength and durability. The density of Kalevala plates ranges from 650 to 700 kilograms per square meter, which is a very high figure. They can be used to build horizontal partitions and do not require frequent battens.

The company operates in strict accordance with the norm, having the international certificate EN300, which allows them to enter the foreign market. As for the shortcomings, in the reviews they write a lot that the surface of the products is the same on both sides. Moreover, it is rough, that is, the finished surface must be further processed. It also affects the speed of work, since it is necessary to determine the outer and inner sides. Otherwise, Kalevala is a worthy competitor to eminent European brands.

2 Bolderaja (KRONOGROUP)

The most popular brand under which OSB boards are produced is KRONOGROUP. However, few people know that this is not an independent manufacturer. The brand holder unites dozens of factories across Europe, providing them with access to the international market, and in return demanding the strictest compliance with the standards prescribed in ISO 9000. This speaks to the buyer of the high quality of the product, no matter which factory it is produced in.

The Latvian company Bolderaja is part of the consortium. Her products are always of the best quality and at reasonable prices. The company pays special attention to the environmental friendliness of its products.Plates can be used even when decorating children's rooms, and they are approved by the European standard bureau for construction and repair work in kindergartens, schools, and hospitals. Also in the reviews, buyers note the excellent quality of the plates themselves. In addition to the ideal geometry, there is a low level of looseness and strength. In terms of mechanical properties, the products belong to the highest class, which reduces the cost of general construction due to the use of rare lathing on floors or ceilings.

1 Kronospan

The most international brand in our ranking. Its homeland is Latvia, but the main production is organized in Romania. A little later, the company moved to Belarus, and later opened a branch in Russia, while maintaining the initially best quality of its products. According to environmental indicators, Kronospan slabs belong to the E1 class, which allows them to be used not only for the exterior cladding of buildings, but also for interior decoration, even in residential and children's rooms.

In terms of resistance to moisture, the plates have the third class, that is, very high, along with overall strength and durability. Also in the reviews, builders note the convenience of the product. It has different surfaces. There is a front, smooth part, and a rough inner. This greatly facilitates the installation process, allowing you to accurately determine the location of the material. But the rigidity is not of the highest level, which is also noted in the reviews. Plates are not suitable for organizing loadable structures, as they require careful lathing, which leads to an increase in the cost of the entire construction.

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